The sport was born in Chicago during the Depression, but didn't achieve national prominence until the advent of television in the 1940's.
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- Derby Memoirs: A Tribute to Roller Derby of the Past and Present A collection of stories about the stars of the original Roller Derby League, many of them told in the skaters' own words.
- Roller derby on Wikipedia Information about the history, rules, and current associations of roller derby, compiled from many cited resources about the sport. Includes a list of roller derby appearances in pop culture, and a number of links to related sites.
- Ann Calvello Yahoo Group Message board for discussions related to Roller Derby skater Ann Theresa Calvello.
- Derby News Network News, upcoming bouts, bout recaps, and links to new derby sites.
- Blood & Thunder Magazine A sports magazine devoted to coverage of contemporary women's roller derby. Leagues, teams and skaters, coverage of major tournaments and derby events, derby history and legends, art, and music.
- Fiveonfive Magazine The official magazine of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA).
- RollerDerbyGirls.org A social network offering profiles, groups, forum, blogs, chat, photo and video albums, and instant messaging.
- Derby Deconstructed Resources, tips and advice for roller derby skaters, coaches, fans and volunteers.